Keene (NH) Fire Department Staffing ‘Unsustainable’
It’s time to reconsider the Keene Fire Department’s staffing model, according to city and department leaders, as staffing levels have not kept pace with rising call volumes.
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As New York City ushered in its long-awaited congestion pricing plan, the FDNY sounded the alarm over what it calls a looming public safety crisis.
Southington (CT) Opts to Increase Staffing After ‘Mayday’ Call Highlights Concerns
Four firefighter positions will be added to the department following concerns raised by the union.
MI Supreme Court Backs Cities’ Tax Levies for First-Responder Retiree Health-Care Benefits
The Michigan Supreme Court rejected a pair of plaintiffs’ attempt to force the cities of Warren and St. Clair Shores to stop using funds from a tax levy to pay for…
Oneida (NY) Fire Chief Presents Budget Expenses to Council
Oneida City Fire Chief Scott Jones recently presented his 2025 budget expenses to the Common Council.
NH Firefighters Sue State Over Pension Benefits
First responders are suing the state's retirement system, claiming they've been denied benefits owed to them.
Norwalk (CT) Firefighters, Police Earn $14.7M in Overtime, Extra Duty Pay in 2024
City police and firefighters earned about $14.7 million from overtime and extra work in 2024, according to information their chiefs provided to Hearst Connecticut Media…
Grant Funds Workout Equipment for Shawnee (OH) Firefighters
Employees of the Shawnee Township Fire Department now have access to updated exercise and fitness equipment.
Senate to Take Up Expanded Social Security Benefits Impacting Firefighters
The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would expand Social Security benefits for millions of people.
Flint (MI) Firefighters Need New Breathing Devices, Mayor Calls on City Council to Act
Mayor Sheldon Neeley has called on the Flint City Council to approve a spending package for the Flint Fire Department.
Your Parents and Their Money
My mother never imagined my grandmother would live to the age of 100, but she did, and they fought about her finances pretty much until…
Holiday Deals Are Here. Don’t Let Debt Follow
A long shopping season can lead to a lot of spending — here's how to avoid getting too deep into debt.
Grant Management Basics for AFG Awards
Watch Now! CONGRATULATIONS! Your fire department has just been awarded a grant through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. You are now ready to purchase the new tools,…
Federal Firefighters Say Their Pay Is on the Line in 2024 Election
As fire season winds down, firefighters employed by the federal government are facing what they say is another potential disaster: significant pay cuts that could…